Brawls only detract from the skill element of scoring goals, running plays in clockwork with your teammates, and the use of evasive action. As many plans are easier said than done, monetary discouragement through heavy fines for players who instigate fights should be instated to make things easier. This great paradigm shift in the hockey community will not be received with open arms. They must be introduced piece by piece, appearing reasonable even to the most bloodthirsty of hockey fans. The stupid notion of fighting to defend your own worth, the team, or to tactically intimidate your opponents is not justified well enough.
The coach- He doesn’t seem to keep his word very well. Response I found this short story interesting because it showed a conflict between English and French Canadians. When Roch thought he was being persecuted just because of his different hockey sweater, I knew how he felt. When I was younger, sometimes I felt that I was being treated unfairly because I was smaller. I did think that penalty for Roch was unfair, but I don’t think that Roch should have lost his temper.
Based on the Best Bet theory we can assume that the risk of losing one’s own life and any potential to ever see freedom again is just as good of a punishment as any other. If not using capital punishment reduces how many are deterred and does not reduce the number of innocent lives taken we too are responsible for the loss of those lives. We are responsible not only for our own direct actions but also for our inaction and the consequences of it. Objections to the death Penalty: Objection 1: “Capital punishment is a morally unacceptable thirst for revenge.” Revenge is a personal response, done out of anger and hatred, which inflicts harm to the perpetrator. Retributivism is an unbiased and impartial response to a perpetrator that has wronged another.
Tim Bowling’s essay examines the evolution of professional hockey from its traditional roots that brought it to the forefront of Canada’s national identity to the outdated, violent, capitalistic business venture it is today. Through personal experience and introspection, Bowling examines the elements of the game that still attract him Mainly, he states the while he still finds the beauty, grace, and unique skill set required to play the game of hockey alluring, professional hockey is no longer relevant in his life as the focus has shifted to money, marketing, and machismo. Bowling begins with a flashback to 1993, when the Toronto Maple Leafs were taking on the Los Angeles Kings in the deciding game of the Stanley Cup Final. It was poetic metaphor for his feelings towards professional hockey; the Maple Leafs, representatives of the nostalgic feelings he harbored towards the game he was once enamored with, were taking on the Kings who represented everything “glitzy, crass, and [American]” (211) about the sport. His disdain for professional hockey had been growing for some time but this marked his lowest point as a hockey fan.
In the National Hockey League, head shots have become one of the most talked about issues surrounding the league today. Many believe that head shots are simply too dangerous to be allowed in the game any more. They are unarguably a dangerous tactic in the game, however it is necessary to keep them in the game and not to abolish them. Even though hitting someone, mid ice. with your shoulder to their head may be dangerous, it is merely part of the game, and keeps it very entertaining.
They both really ruin my day. I do not think communists would like me but I don’t care. They can get bent. Russians were really good at hockey back in those communist years, until they ran into the United States of Ass kicking back in 1980. If you ask me, Herb Brooks single handedly took down the U.S.S.R. with his coaching in Lake Placid.
When Ender engages in a physical combat with Mazer, an adult that tries to manipulate Ender, Ender lost because of his lack of understanding. Ender does not understand that his enemy would not be kind to him; he is caught off guard when Mazer first put Ender in a bind. After releasing Ender, Ender still did not understand that Mazer is his enemy and therefore Ender just stood still to be defeated once more. In fact, “In less than two seconds the old man had completely defeated Ender Wiggin” (304). In a psychological fight against the adults, Ender once again lost due to a major lack of understanding.
Canadians are convinced that the United States only cares about Canada when they want something. The reality of the situation is that America doesn’t even really pay attention to Canada in the slightest bit. The Canadian media’s portrayal of Americans shows how disrespectful they are when Americans are heard booing the O’ Canada at a Toronto Raptors vs. Pistons game. Canadians have also built up a stereotype towards Americans and it’s that these Americans would rather die than have socialized health care like Canada and also go around with guns
Reilly opens up his article by clearing telling the reader what is going on in his article. Reilly incorporates quotes from college students at hockey games and shows us the view of swearing from the perspective of the swearers. Reilly counteracts this opposing view by incorporating views and ideas from authors, hockey coaches, athletic directors, and deans. The article is a short two pages but Reilly does not do the greatest job in incorporating logos in his argument. Reilly’s article, “Swearing Off Swearing” is definitely an argument in my mind and successfully persuades me to watch my language.
The major issue today is the economy. Since the American economy currently has a stock-market crisis, we are bound to have one in the near future. All Canadian citizens are responsible for choosing their leaders, keeping in mind the issues that affect them, namely foreign policy, the environment, and the economy. The Canadian soldiers in both Iraq and Afghanistan need to be brought home, as our current foreign policy is not effective. We are losing numerous troops due to continual terrorist resistance, and we have to change our tactics to suit the circumstances.